Average Infection Control Nurse Salary in California
Infection control nurses in California earn an average of $120,799 per year (or $58.08 per hour).
California infection control nurses earn 49% higher than the national average salary for infection control nurses, at $80,731 (or $38.81 per hour).
Infection control nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $161,345 | $77 |
| 75th Percentile | $151,905 | $73 |
| Median | $122,105 | $58 |
| 25th Percentile | $96,405 | $46 |
80% of California infection control nurses earn between $76,055 and $161,345.
Cost-of-living adjusted infection control nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California infection control nurses earn about $109,419 per year. Cost-of-living in California is 10% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
Infection control nurses salaries in other states
| Massachusetts | $96,630 per year |
| Washington | $101,706 per year |
| New York | $98,919 per year |
| Nevada | $82,769 per year |
| New Jersey | $88,670 per year |
| Connecticut | $83,322 per year |
| Minnesota | $87,077 per year |
| Maryland | $86,698 per year |
| Arizona | $79,657 per year |
| Colorado | $76,923 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in California?
| Transport Nurse | $150,607 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $144,331 per year |
| Fertility Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Reproductive Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $139,102 per year |
| Womens Health Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $130,735 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $130,735 per year |
At a $120,799 average annual salary, infection control nurses in California tend to earn less than transport nurses ($150,607), transplant nurses ($144,331), fertility nurses ($142,700), reproductive nurses ($142,700), endoscopy nurses ($139,102), womens health nurses ($135,964), ENT nurses ($135,964), cath lab nurses ($135,964), primary care nurses ($130,735), and nurse educators ($130,735).
More about infection control nurses
Infection control nurses identify and prevent the spread of infectious disesases. They work in numerous healthcare settings to educate patients and providers on best practices. Research and analysis plays a large in their job duties along with commuication and education.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
